At a glance

Producer

Terre Margaritelli

Region

Umbria, Italy

Grape variety

Grechetto

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

€13-20 (retail, Europe); rare on market due to age

Tasting profile

Notes of dried stone fruits, honeyed almond, with oxidative walnut and slight herbal nuance; diminished citrus and floral character

Evolution: Fresher in youth with crisp orchard fruit and acacia; now displaying evolved, tertiary flavors

At peak: At peak, lively pear and apple, gentle florals; now, more savoriness and subtle nut tones

Structure

Acidity

Moderate, likely softened with age

Tannins

Very low (white wine)

Alcohol

12.5% ABV (typical for Grechetto from this producer)

Aging potential

Typically 4-7 years from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2014 to 2016

Optimal window

2013 to 2017

Current status

Mature, nearing end of optimal window

Current condition

Past peak, but still drinkable if stored properly; expect tertiary notes and diminished freshness

Umbria Grechetto is best consumed within a few years of vintage for full aromatic expression; after a decade, expect tertiary flavors and reduced freshness. 2011 bottles are of mature interest, not primary vibrancy.

Food pairing

Aged sheep cheese, roasted poultry, nutty pasta dishes, or herbed white meats; avoid delicate or citrus-dependent dishes due to reduced acidity.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Organic viticulture, no synthetic herbicides/pesticides, manual harvest. The winery uses renewable energy (photovoltaic panels), recycles water, and uses lightweight recycled bottles to minimize packaging impact.

Terre Margaritelli is committed to environmentally responsible practices—certified organic, proactive in energy and packaging sustainability. No biodynamic certification, but above-average sustainability within the region. Their focus on minimizing chemicals and energy input, alongside water conservation and recycled packaging, places them among the leading sustainable estates in Umbria for their category.